Westport Breakwater
Westport Breakwater is located at the mouth of the Buller River. It can be surfed on either side of the breakwater and both sides feature a sandy beach with a peaky beach break. Westport Breakwater waves offer both right and left-handers and produce punchy waves with steep, gnarly drop-ins. Most suitable for intermediate to expert surfers. River mouths often have strong currents and rips, so be extra careful.
Optimal Swell Direction:
NW
Optimal Wind Direction:
SE
Tide:
Low
Mid
Incoming
Wave Type:
Beach break
River mouth
Wave Size Min:
1.5ft
Wave Shape:
Punchy
Hollow
Beach Type:
Sand
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Wildlife:
Sharks
Danger:
River mouths often have strong currents and rips.
Directions
You can surf either on the east side or the west side of the breakwater.
East Breakwater: From Westport, head north on Derby Street, then turn left onto Coates Street and continue all the way out to the breakwater.
West Breakwater: From Westport, head out of town on Palmerston Street, over the Buller River Bridge. Turn right onto Cape Foulwind Road/State Highway 67A. Turn right onto Golf Links Road, then right again onto Schadick Avenue. The road will change to Tiphead Road and continue all the way out to the breakwater.
Nearest Town:
Westport
Nearest City:
Westport
Travel Time from City:
5mins
Road in:
Seal
Gravel
Walk in:
No
Parking at beach:
Yes
